Used to introduce a reason or piece of information that affects how a situation is understood or a decision is made.
“In light of rising fuel costs, the transit authority is considering fare adjustments.”
“In light of the recent survey results, the school board revised its cafeteria menu.”
In Part 3 articles, 'in light of' often introduces the cause behind a decision or change described in a paragraph, as in 'in light of recent flooding, the city updated its drainage plan.' Recognizing this phrase helps you connect cause-and-effect details, which is common in Part 3 matching questions.
Synonyms: considering, given, because of